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SOCCER Rouse returns as Seaside coach By GARY HENLEY Seaside Signal Jeff Ter Har Seaside’s Stephan Snyder goes for the ball. New generation emerges for Seaside soccer By GARY HENLEY Seaside Signal A couple of heartbreaking defeats in the state playoffs the last two years ended their dreams of a state championship, but the dream isn’t over yet for the Seaside boys soccer program. The Gulls have lost some great players to graduation over the last two seasons, but as some key athletes return, a new group of challengers is beginning to emerge for the next generation of Seaside soccer. “I’m either optimistically positive or pos- itively optimistic,” said Seaside coach John Chapman. “We have a good, developing group coming up, and we also have some good middle-grade players with past varsity experience. Luke (Verley), Dodger (Holm- stedt), Westin (Carter) … hopefully Westin will stay healthy.” Seaside lost quantity and quality last year, as the Gulls said so long to nine seniors on their annual “Senior Night.” Lost to graduation were Cowapa League Player of the Year Irving Peon-Contre- ras, along with all-leaguers Parker Conrad, Bryce DeWinter and Chase Januik. Seaside finished second behind Valley Catholic in the league standings in 2018, and ultimately dropped a quarterfinal game at home to North Marion in the state playoffs. In 2017, the Gulls were ranked No. 1 in the 4A rankings heading into the postseason, 6 • Seagull Pride • Fall 2019 Jeff Ter Har Ryan Hague shows his style on the pitch. only to lose a quarterfinal game at Broadway Field to eventual state champion Newport. But Seaside has established itself as a tra- ditional power in the Cowapa League, where the Gulls are either the favorite or at least challenging for a league title every season. Heading into the current season, “Valley is going to have some good players coming See Boys, Page 10 The Seaside girls soccer program faces a rebuilding job in 2019, from the ground up. And what better name to bring back for a major rebuilding effort than Dave Rouse. He spent 20 years as the head coach of Seaside girls soccer, “retiring” after the 2013 season. Matt Johnson took over for two years (2014-15), and Josh Garhofer spent the last three seasons (2016-18) as the Seaside coach, before Rouse decided to make his return. “Yes, I am back as the varsity coach,” said Rouse, who never really left the pro- gram, assisting or serving as the junior var- sity coach, as he did last season. Which pretty much makes Rouse the expert in a rebuilding job of this size. “Seaside lost nine seniors to gradua- tion,” Rouse said, including four all-league players. “They represented the core play- ers. Several had been four-year varsity. “There were only two juniors and two sophomores on the varsity team last year,” he said. “Which means we will have only two seniors and two juniors with varsity experience this year. So the team will have a different look.” That’s an understatement. “We lost all but one of our back line, plus our keeper,” Rouse said. “Susie Velazquez (So.) is the returning defender and will provide a solid anchor and leader- ship at the back. Lilli Taylor (So.) is play- ing soccer this year and looks to be a strong addition to the team.” Taylor made a name for herself as a freshman in the basketball program last year, and would make a fine addition in any sport she plays. Elsewhere, Rouse said, “the midfield and forward positions are going to see the most competition for places. Dawnielle Fenton (Jr.) has looked good this summer.” (Unfortunately, Fenton suffered a bro- ken leg in a preseason jamboree.) “The returning senior varsity players, Adamari Anguiano (Jr.) and Angela Reyes (Sr.), have been practicing all summer and will provide good leadership for the team. Edith Mendez, Anna Peon Marin and Kara Spell are seniors who will be playing var- sity for the first time and should help the team.” Rouse and the Gulls will need every bit Jeff Ter Har Audrey Kunde battles for the ball. SEASIDE GIRLS SOCCER Coach: Dave Rouse, 21st year 2018: 4-9-1 (2-6 Cowapa) Playoffs: None All-league losses: Jessica Angulo-Jo- li, Chloe Bartel, Audrey Kunde, Katie Zagata All-league returners: None Schedule Sept. 3 Newport 7:15 p.m. Sept. 5 at Junction City 4:30 p.m. Sept. 9 Rainier 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at Estacada 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at Clatskanie 5 p.m. Sept. 19 St. Helens 7:15 p.m. Sept. 26 at Astoria 7:15 p.m. Oct. 1 Valley Catholic 7:15 p.m. Oct. 8 Tillamook 7:15 p.m. Oct. 10 at Banks 4:30 p.m. Oct. 15 Astoria 6 p.m. Oct. 17 at Valley Catholic 7:15 p.m. Oct. 24 at Tillamook 7:15 p.m. of the two-week preseason to prepare for the upcoming schedule. Early on, “I am seeing good compe- tition for the spots on the varsity,” Rouse said. “It is too early to predict the makeup of the varsity team. And I’m not ready to put the younger freshman players under the pressure of expectations. See Girls, Page 10
